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George Peter Nanos III

George Peter Nanos III, MD

Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery

Elbow Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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4.8 of 5 stars225 ratings, 87 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Male

About George Peter Nanos III

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor (PAR) of Clinical Orthopaedic Surgery

Background

George Nanos, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in conditions affecting the elbow, hand and wrist. As a former hand surgeon with the U.S. Navy, Dr. Nanos has extensive experience with traumatic injuries, including limb reconstruction and complex nerve and tendon injuries. He also treats patients with nontraumatic conditions such as carpal tunnel, arthritis, trigger finger and similar hand, wrist and elbow issues.

Dr. Nanos obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, followed by a hand surgery fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Most recently, Dr. Nanos has served as a staff orthopaedic hand surgeon at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and as Navy orthopaedic surgery leader and consultant to the U.S. Navy surgeon general. During his military career, he completed a tour as a flight surgeon on the USS Constellation in 2001 and a tour as a forward surgical team commander and staff orthopaedic surgeon in Afghanistan in 2011. 

Dr. Nanos has received several medals, including two Meritorious Service Medals, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal and four Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals.

Dr. Nanos’ research interests include treatment of combat injuries and reconstruction after upper extremity amputation, including the use of prosthetics and targeted muscle reinnervation. He has co-authored numerous research papers on these and other topics, which were published in peer-reviewed academic journals.

 

Research Interests

prosthetics, reconstruction after upper extremity amputation, targeted muscle reinnervation, treatment of combat injuries

Selected Publications

  • Balazs GC, Donohue MA, Drake ML, Ipsen D, Nanos GP 3rd, Tintle SM. Outcomes of Open Dorsal Wrist Ganglion Excision in Active-Duty Military Personnel. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 July 27 epub. PMID: 26228481

  • Balazs GC, Dworak TC, Tropf J, Nanos GP 3rd, Tintle SM. Incidence and risk factors for volar wrist ganglia in the U.S. military and civilian populations. J Hand Surg Am. 2016 Nov 41(11):1064-1070. PMID: 27663053

  • Dumanian GA, Potter BK, Mioton LM, Ko JH, Cheesborough JE, Souza JM, Ertl WJ, Tintle SM, Nanos GP, Valerio IL, Kuiken TA, Apkarian AV, Porter K, Jorsan SW. Targeted Muscle Reinnervation Treats Neuroma and Phantom Pain in Major Limb Amputees: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Ann Surg. 2019 Oct 26. PMID: 30371518

  • Morgan EN, Potter BK, Souza JM, Tintle SM, Nanos GP 3rd. Targeted muscle reinnervation for transradial amputation: description of operative technique. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2016 Dec;20(4):166-171. PMID: 27824734

  • Nappo KE, Hoyt BW, Balazs GC, Nanos GP, Ipsen DF, Tintle SM, Polfer EM. Union Rates and Reported Range of Motion Are Acceptable After Open Forearm Fractures in Military Combatants. Clin Orthop Relat. Res. 2019 Apr;477(4):813-820.

Honors

  • NATO ISAF Service Medal
  • Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
  • Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal (2 bronze stars)
  • Meritorious Service Medal

Lectures & Presentations

  • Advances in Amputation: Upper Extremity, Presentation, Extremity War Injury Symposium XIII, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, Washington D.C., 1/22/18
  • Combat Upper Extremity Trauma, Presentation, Regional Health Care Conference (RHCE), Garmisch, Germany, 11/21/19
  • Distal Radius Fracture-a-palooza: A case-based presentation, Presentation, Regional Health Care Conference (RHCE),, Garmisch, Germany, 11/21/19
  • National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Math Zero Preventable Death Report: Navy Service Update, Presentation, Extremity War Injury Symposium XIII, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Trauma Society, Washington D.C., 1/23/18
  • Replantation Challenges in Combat Upper Extremity Injury, Presentation, Project C.A.R.E. and Federal Advanced Amputation Skills Training Conference, San Diego, CA, 9/20/19

Memberships

  • American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery (AAOS),

    Fellow

  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
  • Society of Military Orthopaedic Surgeons (SOMOS)
  • Washington Hand Society
  • Washington Self Insurers Association (WSIA)
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery,

    Diplomate

Professional Activities

  • Alpha Surgical Company, 2nd Medical Battalion Forward, Commander and Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, 1/1/11
  • Operation Southern Watch, Flight Surgeon, Carrier Air Wing Two, 1/1/01

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
    • 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 2200, Bethesda, MD 20817
    • Johns Hopkins Health Care Center - Odenton
      • 1106 Annapolis Road, Pavilion I, Suite 280, Odenton, MD 21113

      Expertise

      Education

      Mayo Clinic

      Fellowship, Hand Surgery, 2009

      National Capital Consortium

      Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006

      Naval Aerospace Medical Institute

      Graduate School, Flight Surgery, 2000

      Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 1998

      Board Certifications

      Surgery of the Hand

      American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013

      Orthopaedic Surgery

      American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2008

      Insurance

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      • Aetna
      • CareFirst
      • Cigna
      • First Health
      • Geisinger Health Plan
      • HealthSmart/Accel
      • Humana
      • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
      • MultiPlan
      • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
      • Point Comfort Underwriters
      • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
      • UnitedHealthcare
      • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

      Ratings & Reviews

      4.8 out of 5

      225 ratings, 87 reviews

      The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/14/2025

        He was kind and personable; I Liked him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/5/2025

        Outstanding!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/4/2025

        Dr. Nanos and his team made a difficult injury much more bearable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/4/2025

        Dr. Nanos would be my first choice of doctors to see for my hand problems.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2025

        Dr Nanos was outstanding. My first visit with him

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Grasias

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        Dr. Nanos was very nice and informative.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/14/2025

        Provider took good care of me--explained the situation, answered all my questions--I felt well cared for

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/14/2025

        Dr Nanos was very friendly and knowledgeable, explained everything and was effecient .

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2025

        Dr. Nanos is amazing!He has great bedside manner and does everything to make you feel comfortable.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/8/2025

        Very knowledgeable and gave practical advice.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/7/2025

        Showed me the xray and explained the break, was open to my concerns, was just a pleasure to deal with.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/2/2025

        Excellent care from Dr Nanos.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/11/2024

        Very professional, showed genuine concern for my situation.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/10/2024

        Exceptionally pleased that I was able to see Dr. Nanos and his efforts to fit me into a busy near term surgery Schedule.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/5/2024

        Knowledgeable and good communicator

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/21/2024

        Everything went very well.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/14/2024

        Very satisfied

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        Knowledgeable. Caring and took the time to find out more about my problem

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/13/2024

        My provider was very professional and caring

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        He seems to really care about my problems

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        Dr. Nanos is caring, confident and very clear in his direction. He's has a good sense of humor but is very honest in his apprisal.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/8/2024

        Dr. Nanos, the radiology tech, and person who placed the splint were phenomenal. Dr. Nanos heard my concerns and addressed them with kindness compassion and made me feel like an individual

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2024

        Knowledgeable and friendly

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2024

        I have the highest confidence in Dr. Nanos, his advice, and treatments. He is friendly, never seems rushed, provides all the information you need to know, and answers questions.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/6/2024

        Personable, understandable, and listened to me

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2024

        Dr Nanos is an excellent doctor!!!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/25/2024

        Dr. Nanos was excellent. He was clear, direct and sufficiently detailed in his discussion. Great personality and very professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/22/2024

        I'm very satisfied with this provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        I was extremely late due to showing up at wrong office. Dr. Nanos squeezed me in during the afternoon since I came from Delaware. Very kind of him. He listened and provided me with options for treatment. He delivered immediate relief from the administered injections. Thanks to him my hands dont wake me up in the middle of the night. He was awesome! We will schedule surgery when injections ware off.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/16/2024

        He is very personable and professional.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/8/2024

        Dr. Nanos was amazing. He helped me right away with my broken wrist and suggested me the best possible treatment to recover fast and in the best way. He always explained every option or concern and made me feel positive about my injury.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/8/2024

        Knowledgeable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2024

        An Excellent physician who is concerned, attentive and with whom it is easy to communicate.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/1/2024

        Dr Nanos is very attuned to my progress and encouraging.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/25/2024

        Very supportive

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/24/2024

        Very glad I found Dr. Nanos, he was very helpful with laying out my options for potential treatment.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/17/2024

        Dr Nanos was very attentitive and knowledgeable about my hand problem. He took immediate action to remedy the issue and my hand was feeling much better when I left the office.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Very happy with visit

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/10/2024

        Very knowledgeable and listened to me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        Great doctor. No complaints.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/5/2024

        Explained things clearly and involved me with my treatment plan

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2024

        Excellent care no complaints at all. He's terrific.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/3/2024

        Dr Nanos was excellent and will be providing a surgical type treatment for the [ ] Contracture that I have. His nurse was very helpful iin getting the procedure scheduled.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2024

        Very personable. I loved his energy. He was knowledgeable and explained things to me so I understood. Also let me know he will be following up with me as needed.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2024

        Very responsive, helpful and friendly, already referred a friend.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        Excellent. Very easy to talk to and gave his advice clearly

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/21/2024

        First visit with Dr. Nanos and I was very pleased. He was kind and thorough when listing treatment options. He answered a message I sent the next day via my chart very quickly!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/20/2024

        Very professional and caring

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        This was my first time seeing this provider, Dr Nanos, and he was honest, direct, and explained my options for arthritis treatment (in my hands) and recommended I discuss being challenged by an allergist for aspirin and NSAID sensitivity. I appreciated that very much.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        Very friendly, good listener

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        Very personable and professiobsl

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        Excellent. He was great!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        Great experience. Very nice and efficient.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/13/2024

        Compassionate and thorough

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/8/2024

        good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/1/2024

        Dr Nanos is an excellent doctor!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/31/2024

        Dr. Peter Nanos was attentive and caring about my injury.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/30/2024

        Very knowledgable and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/30/2024

        Consider verification of all pre-op test requirements, particularly EKG prior to scheduling the procedure. Particularly tests such as EKG which can readily done at the medical facilities.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/26/2024

        Dr. Nanos and I were both Naval Officers. I felt very comfortable with his advice and knowledge and treatment of the hand,

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/26/2024

        Dr. Nanos is very pleasant to talk to, knowledgeable in his field, and explained the diagnosis in a way that I could understand.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        My provider, Dr Nanos, Orthopedics, was excellent. He took a thorough history, did a careful exam, and reviewed my X-rays with me. He gave me a very complete understanding of my problem and his care plan and how we would go forward, what to expect, along with follow-up plans. I could not be more satisfied. He was great.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/10/2024

        Totally professional. Gave me correct diagnosis, and recommended follow up.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        Outstanding provider - very grateful to have found him!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/2/2024

        He is excellent in everything involving my treatment and care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/28/2024

        Dr Nanos demeanor is professional, knowledgeable and patient focused. He assessed my concerns and shared appropriate information. Cannot praise him enough.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/27/2024

        Very good professional service

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/26/2024

        Dr. Nanos was very efficient, caring, and patient, and explaining my problem to me in terms that I could understand and suggesting solutions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2024

        Dr. Nanos is an excellent physician. He took care of my problem during a single visit and demonstrated outstanding care, compassion, and competency.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        Dr. Nanos is outstanding. He is very smart, great communication skills, respectful.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/29/2024

        Dr. Nanos was friendly and professional. He gave me detailed information about my treatment options. I was impressed with his bedside manner, and would highly recommend him to others!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/23/2024

        Friendly and super informative and knowledgeable. I felt I was in excellent hands and trust that my medical problem will.be, if not totally resolved. At least manageable

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/22/2024

        The provider is very professional and personal, too!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2024

        Dr. Nanos is very caring, competent and pleasant.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2024

        Nice visit

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2024

        He was excellent and very helpful in explaining everything to me

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/21/2024

        Excellent communication

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/14/2024

        Dr. Nanos was so friendly and approachable to my 8 year old daughter. He listed carefully to her and to me. He explained the treatment options clearly and ordered all necessary xrays, which were completed and evaluated immediately. Then the appropriate cast was applied within a few minutes. I was really impressed with how efficient our visit was.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/10/2024

        Dr. Nanos is very good. He's warm and responsive and explains everything in detail and gives me the test results and language I can understand best.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/9/2024

        Difficult to understand the XRay technician due to his accent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/1/2024

        Excellance

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 5/1/2024

        Dr. Nanos understood my tendinitis on the elbow and was clear and concise in his explanation of possible treatments.,

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/23/2024

        I am overwhelming satisfied with Dr. Nanos *assessment of my health issue concerning my elbow issue.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        This was my first time to this office and seeing this provider. I am very pleased with this provider. He listened, asked good questions, valued my opinion, showed concern, was nice and answered my questions. I'm glad I was referred to him.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/12/2024

        Top notch!

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/29/2024

        Very friendly and appeared knowledgeable concerning how to treat my injury